Maybe not. Either way, here’s what to know. Before getting into plugs, let’s start with the outlets. Two-prong outlets were introduced in 1962, but not everyone made the switch right away ...

Homes built before the 1960s had different electrical regulations than we do now—including the fact that two-prong outlets were ... having exposed wires in the socket. Once you’ve stripped ...

Not all electrical plugs in the US are the same. Some have grounding wires while others don't, and some have one of the top ...

It can be really frustrating when you're hooking up an appliance or gadget with a three-prong plug only to realize the extension cord or outlet you're plugging it into only has two prongs.